17/07/2026
💧 First Rain. Immediate Impact. A Living Example of Sustainable Water Conservation! 🌿
The first spell of monsoon has already demonstrated the success of the "Doha Model of Nala Deepening & Widening" under the Samruddhi Project. Following 23rd June's night rainfall, the newly created Doha structures at Khatgaon and Sawarmal Block Mukhed Dist. Nanded are completely filled with water and overflowing—an encouraging sign of effective rainwater harvesting, improved water flow, and enhanced groundwater recharge.
Implemented by Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal (SSM), Sagroli, with the generous support of the Azim Premji Foundation, the Samruddhi Project is transforming natural resource management across six villages in the Mukramabad region. The project prioritizes watershed restoration through rejuvenation of old cement check dams, nala deepening and widening, soil and water conservation, and climate-resilient watershed interventions.
At Sawarmal, years of silt deposition had reduced the carrying capacity of the nala, causing rainwater to overflow into nearby farmlands and damage crops every monsoon. Through the innovative "Doha Model", the nala has been scientifically restored to improve water retention, regulate runoff, and facilitate groundwater recharge while protecting agricultural land from flooding.
For local farmers like Mr. Rajaram Laxman Rathod, whose family cultivates nearly 16 acres along the nala, this intervention brings renewed hope. The restored water channel is expected to reduce crop losses, improve soil moisture, and ensure better agricultural productivity in the coming seasons.
🌱 The overflowing Doha structures after the very first rainfall are more than just a visual success—they are proof that well-planned watershed interventions can deliver immediate environmental benefits while strengthening climate resilience and securing sustinable livelihoods for rural communities*
Together, we are restoring landscapes, conserving every drop of rain, and building a water-secure future.
Azim Premji Foundation